With the Federal Reserve’s tightening rates, inflation, the threat of trade wars, and the ever-pending recession — Rob Edel gives his insights on the last quarter and what to expect in 2019 and beyond! He discusses the corrections in the Canadian, U.S., and global markets; how much tax reform played a part in the U.S. economy slowing down from last year; what he thinks is the major factor for why Canada is showing good employment numbers but lacks wage growth; his take on what the Canadian and U.S. market would do if the next recession hits; and his predictions and thoughts about the current Canadian economy!

 

Join host, Mark Therriault, and his recurring guest, Rob Edel, to hear this quarter's Market Commentary!

 

Key Takeaways:

[:29] About today’s episode.

[:47] The driving force behind the corrections in the Canadian, U.S., and global markets on a macro level.

[2:55] Does Rob think that both the Fed and the Canadian government waited too long to raise rates in the cycle?

[4:35] How much did tax reform play a role in the U.S. economy slowing down from last year?

[5:50] What Rob thinks the catalyst is in the good employment numbers in Canada but lack of wage growth.

[6:35] Does Rob see the tightening rates staying somewhat steady as far as the Federal Reserve?

[7:53] Rob’s thoughts on what the Canadian and U.S. market would do if the next recession hits.

[9:57] Is there going to be a recession this year or next year? And what’s going to keep things accelerating, going forward?

[11:30] Rob’s predictions on what the changes might be towards the end of the cycle.

[15:00] Rob’s current thoughts about the Canadian economy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

Modern Monetary Theory

Consumer Confidence

Inflationary Expectations

 

Guest Bio

Rob Edel

Rob is the Chief Investment Officer at Nicola Wealth Management.

Before joining the team at Nicola, Rob spent 9 years working for one of Canada’s largest money managers and — most recently — as a Portfolio Manager responsible for managing U.S. equities for the firm’s high net worth clients. Previous to that, he spent seven years working for the Treasury Department of a Major Canadian Chartered Bank, splitting his time between Vancouver and Toronto. Rob has completed his CFA and is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR).

 

For his full bio, visit: nicolawealth.com/our-team/rob-edel

 

About Your Host — Mark Therriault

Mark is the Financial Advisor and partner of Nicola Wealth Management — and your host for The Wealth Exchange podcast.

 

As a member of the NWM Planning Team since 2006, Mark has become his clients’ trusted advisor. He prides himself on providing an exceptional experience to his clients while quarterbacking their financial affairs.

 

Mark earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from the University of Calgary. He went on to secure his CFP designation and also completed the CIM, CSC, the B.C. Life Insurance License.

 

For his full bio, visit: NicolaWealth.com/Our-Team/Mark-Therriault

 

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